CBT Automotive was thrilled to be joined by inspirational speaker John O’Leary recently for an exclusive interview. John shares with our network his story of tragedy, triumph and overall self-betterment while taking us through his story that ultimately leads...

It’s often said that in the car business having the right people makes all the difference. However, dealers continue to struggle with attracting, hiring and training the right people that fit their dealership. As we know, it’s a very...

Linking the automotive industry together allows the community to better share news, practices and everything in-between. Helping to take that connectivity and knowledge to new highest while providing helpful content to all automotive professionals across the nation via an...

On today's Power Lunch, Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Finbarr O'Neill, one of the most well-respected individuals in the automotive industry. Finbarr has held leadership positions with Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, and has just retired as President and CEO of...

Pete MacInnis, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eLEND Solutions, stops by the CBT Automotive Studios as we break down what the CFPB appeal means for the dealers, lenders, and buyers. We also tackle how finance might be holding back...

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are latest developments in the evolution of automotive connectivity. Both applications pump a small portion of your phone’s functionality into your car’s built-in infotainment system. These applications basically turn the infotainment system display into a...

Here's a question nobody ever thought to ask: What would happen if the decision makers at one of America's big three automaker's announced one day they had decided not to make cars anymore? Such a hypothetical question might have been...

Bob Ross Auto Group, based in Centerville, Ohio, is a “work in progress,” according to Jenell Ross, dealer principal and daughter of founder Bob Ross. “We’re in our 44th year and over the next couple of months we’re going...

Summer is a catch-22 season for car sales. On the one hand, more people buy cars during the summer than any other season. The warm summer weather makes going to car lots inviting, and after the hard wear and...

It doesn’t take a survey to prove that today’s consumers want to do everything online. From food to furniture, houses and cars, shoppers like the empowerment that comes from the online marketplace. That’s increasingly true for car loans. As the head...

Car buyers span generations and yet there are huge disparities in how much knowledge each generation has with regard to how financing a car actually works. Good news, though, as there are ways to keep your dealership profitable AND...

Auto dealerships are in a unique position. Other than purchasing a home, buying a car is one of the most expensive and significant decisions an individual can make. As most dealers know, the process of creating a sale depends...

Operational policies. Staffing. Pricing. Marketing decisions. Customer relations. Vendor partnerships. For group senior managers or executives, there are a million things you must manage to amplify each dealership’s success and profitability. Sure, you could just dig in and make a...

On this week's episode of On the Mark, Mark Tewart talks to you about an important pillar of sales success and the mother of...

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